# Dawngeon vs Dig Odyssey

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dawngeon at 84% against Dig Odyssey's 39%. Dawngeon also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). Dig Odyssey's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dig Odyssey sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Dawngeon asks for nothing beyond the download.

Dawngeon holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dawngeon has 127 ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of Dawngeon's written reviews are positive against 39% of Dig Odyssey's.

Dawngeon ships an update fortnightly, Dig Odyssey weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dawngeon | Dig Odyssey |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (127 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dawngeon/id1608444995/reviews)** | [3.4 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dig-odyssey-cosmic-mining/id6447781004/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **127** | 20 |
| Positive reviews | **84.0% of reviews** | 39.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 276 MB | 161 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Mid-Pacific Institute](https://appshunter.io/developer/911231109) | [Andrey Abrosimov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1439688555) |

## What reviewers say

### Dawngeon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dawngeon/id1608444995)

Explore procedurally generated dungeons in this pixel art RPG. Master dual-joystick controls to fight monsters, gather resources, and uncover a post-apocalyptic story with multiple endings. This indie title offers a deep gameplay experience with a compelling narrative.

**Highlights:** Procedurally generated dungeons, Dual-joystick controls, Crafting and cooking, Exploration and combat, Post-apocalyptic story, Multiple endings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Amazing art style/animation
- 🎮 Fun and engaging gameplay
- 📚 Interesting story mode
- 💎 High-quality game for free
- 👍 Well-crafted and expertly made

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📉 Story is a bit short/shallow
- 🔄 Repetitive gameplay
- ⏳ Long title screen
- 🤏 Tiny text, accessibility issues
- 🕹️ Poor joystick positioning

**Reported bugs**

- Game doesn't load/run on older iPhones
- Game crashes or refreshes progress
- Lost gold coins/progress after update
- Language changed to Korean after update
- Game not saving progress between floors/sessions

**Requested features**

- Add arena/boss fight mode
- Controller support
- Endless mode
- Multiplayer game mode
- More save points/better save system


### Dig Odyssey

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dig-odyssey-cosmic-mining/id6447781004)

Explore an exoplanet as a space miner, digging for valuable resources and uncovering a mysterious signal. Upgrade your tools to dig faster and manage your oxygen supply to survive the challenging terrain.

**Highlights:** Explore exoplanet depths, Mine metals and gems, Uncover mysterious signal, Upgrade mining tools, Manage oxygen supply, Craft and upgrade equipment

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Resources | $0.99 | one-time |
| Disable ADS | $0.99 | one-time |
| Resource Pack + NoADS | $1.19 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Cute and simple gameplay
- 💡 Addictive and engaging
- ✨ Nice art style
- 🚀 Fast progression initially
- ⏱️ Good time killer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive ads
- ⏳ Short game length
- 📉 Lack of progression
- 💸 Poor monetization
- 🕹️ Poor controls

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes during ads
- Controls barely function
- Character swings but doesn't break blocks
- Cannot return to surface after first pickaxe swing
- Purchased resource pack not received

**Requested features**

- Add more dig sites/planets
- More upgrades and tools
- Add a story or mystery
- Add an end-game sequence
- Option to turn off vibration


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dawngeon free?

Dawngeon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Dig Odyssey free?

Dig Odyssey is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Dawngeon or Dig Odyssey?

Dawngeon is rated higher. Dawngeon averages 4.6 out of 5 from 127 ratings, while Dig Odyssey averages 3.4 from 20 ratings.

### Do Dawngeon or Dig Odyssey have ads?

Dig Odyssey shows ads; Dawngeon does not.

### Which is updated more often, Dawngeon or Dig Odyssey?

Dawngeon ships an update fortnightly, and Dig Odyssey weekly. Most recently, Dawngeon was updated on October 24, 2026 and Dig Odyssey on October 22, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*